Liam Payne's Psychiatrist Dropped Singer as Patient Before Death

Liam Payne was advised by his psychiatrist just weeks before his death … he needed a “higher level of care” than she could provide.

In a letter, filed with the court in Argentina and obtained by TMZ … the One Direction star’s psychiatrist informed the British singer in September she could no longer provide psychiatric care for him.

As the psychiatrist put it … she decided to stop treating Liam “after careful consideration and assessment,” but advised him to continue with a treatment plan — which included taking medications only as prescribed, avoiding heavy drinking while on medication, weekly therapy, meeting with a primary care doctor, and further testing.

She urged Liam to regularly speak with a therapist to “process [his] depression and trauma” … and emphasized it was vital for the management of these issues.

The therapist provided a list of doctors and rehab centers she believed could better assist Liam.

She added … “Thank you for your understanding, and I wish you the very best in your continued journey toward mental health and well-being.”

Liam opened up about his addiction struggles in July 2023 after spending 100 days in rehab. He announced in a video update on YouTube at the time that he had been 6 months sober.

The “Strip That Down” singer shared … “I definitely don’t need those things anymore. The party’s over.”

However, as we’ve reported, Liam experienced a relapse the next year … which came to light after the singer fell to his death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October.

As TMZ reported, Liam had cocaine, alcohol and an anti-depressant in his system at the time of his death. Five people have been charged in connection with his passing … including an employee at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, who’s been accused of supplying drugs to the late star.